Reno seeks more oversight of Waste Management

The Nevada city wants to make sure Waste Management is fulfilling its contract, including charging the required rates and handling recycled materials properly. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 31, 2015

One-third of U.S. food goes to waste: report

The most recent report by the USDA estimates that 133 billion pounds of food was wasted in 2010. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 31, 2015

California's 'Refuel Your Fun' initiative could ease problems at MRFs

California is working to remove a potential hazard and production killer.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 28, 2015

California bill would require local organic waste plans

The state's senate has passed a bill that would require local governments to plan for composting infrastructers. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 28, 2015

Sevier Solid Waste launches renewable energy project in Tennessee

The solid waste company announced its second project this year aimed at transforming its operation into a zero-waste facility.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 28, 2015

NYC expands composting rules to arenas, hotel restaurants

Yankee Stadium has a new sanitation rule on the horizon.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 28, 2015

Chicago entrepreneur creates biodegradable 'poop bag' for dog waste

The city's new ban on lightweight plastic bags may help the "poop bag girl" with her mission. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 28, 2015

Pilot program aims to divert plastic bags, eliminate clogged machinery

Vancouver and Clark County, WA are going Beyond Bags to new consumer products.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 26, 2015

Cohen Recycling investing $7M in e-waste unit

Another electronic waste recycler is expanding. Business is booming.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 26, 2015

Global e-waste market set to hit $5.04B by 2020

The report looks at global e-waste generation, by volume, sources, and value.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 25, 2015

Molson Coors reports progress on 2020 sustainability goals

Lift a glass to Molson Coors' sustainability report. The company said its main areas of concern are water, energy and carbon and packaging and waste.  

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 25, 2015

Austin, Texas Seeks Recycling and Reuse Tenants for [re]Manufacturing Hub

Austin has set a goal to reach zero waste by 2040 and has made economic development a cornerstone of its path to get there.

Aug. 25, 2015

DTE Energy places Bigbelly solar-powered units in Detroit

Sun rises on Detroit's newest trash and recycling units.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 24, 2015

Ohio awards grants for recycling, reducing illegal dumping

What do cameras and bars have to do with recycling rates?

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 24, 2015

'Mega Expedition' boats return with data on plastic trash

The Pacific expedition will end next month. It is expected to provide data that will go deeper than any collected in the last 40 years.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 23, 2015

Apartment resident films recycling dumped with trash

"I saw both sides flapping open. It's only supposed to flap one open if the lock is engaged," the resident told local news outlets.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 23, 2015

Tradebe Environmental moves HQ, adds jobs

The privately held company is setting up its U.S. headquarters in Merrillville, IN.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 23, 2015

Maryland county wants to get in on ground floor of food waste business

Prince George's County officials are convinced it can be one of the first government run composting operations that makes money.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 23, 2015

Why most Americans find recycling confusing

Recycling bins are everywhere in the U.S. but 65% of Americans polled said they don't understand what plastics are acceptable in curbside collection.   

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 22, 2015

Massachusetts fines scrap metals recycler over asbestos, mercury

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection assessed a $36,775 penalty to Central Mass Recycled Metals, which operates a scrap metal recycling business in Millbury.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 21, 2015

E-waste recycler Zloop files for chapter 11 reorganization

The company headed to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, desite being on a path of growth.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 21, 2015

ER2 to open e-waste recycling facility in Memphis

ER2 Electronic Responsible Recyclers is adding a $1.8 million e-waste recycling facility in Memphis, TN. ER2 also operates Revive IT, an e-waste recycling firm.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 21, 2015

Safety-Kleen to pay $90K fine following Clean Water Act violations

Safety-Kleen Inc., which is owned by Clean Harbors Environmental Services, will pay the fine to resolve violations alleged by the EPA at the company's vegetable oil terminal and packaging facility in Newark, CA.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 20, 2015

Massachusetts to offer $500K in mattress recycling grants

The state's DEP will offer the grants in an effort to enhance a new recycling market and save money. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 19, 2015

Alpine Waste doubles efficiency of Denver MRF with $5M upgrade

A $5 million investment in Machinex equipment has allowed Alpine to double its ability to process single-stream recyclables at its Denver facility.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 19, 2015